PPP-B-621

MIL-DTL-197K & ASTM-D-6251

This specification covers the cleaning, drying, preservation, packaging, and packaging marking requirements for all types and sizes of stock and production bearings, associated parts, and sub assemblies .

ASTM-D-6251 forms a part of this MIL-DTL-197K document which covers the Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes.This specification covers the fabrication and closure of empty and full wood-cleated boxes, referred to as wood-cleated, panel board boxes. These boxes are intended for use as containers for domestic and overseas shipment of general materials and supplies.

ASTM-D-6256

This specification covers the fabrication of new wood-cleated boxes with skidded, load-bearing bases. Boxes covered by this specification are designed for loads less than 2500 lb and not greater than 16 ft in length.These boxes are designed for all non-hazardous domestic and overseas shipment loads.

MIL-B-2427

This specification covers three types and nine classes of basic box designs having two exterior vertical cleats on each end. It also covers the closing and strapping requirements for filled boxes and prescribes the criteria to be utilized to determine the serviceability of Government furnished boxes. The box may or may not have hinge and hasp hardware, rope handles and double end construction.

ASTM-D-6039 forms a part of this MIL-DTL-2845 document which covers Crates, Wood, Opened and Covered. This specification covers five types and two styles of open and one type and one style of covered wood crates designed for net loads not exceeding 4,000 lbs. Open crates are suitable for shipment of items, which are not readily susceptible to damage from outside forces, and which require only limited protection against the elements.

MIL-C-104 & ASTM-D-7478

The MIL-C-104 specification covers requirements for two types and two classes of sheathed crates each of which may have two base styles. The crates are designed for net loads not exceeding 30,000 lbs. and to withstand the most severe overseas shipping and storage conditions.

However, as of June 24, 1993 the American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) D7478/D7478M, Standard Specification for Heavy Duty Sheathed Wood Crates supersedes MIL-C-104C. However, the building practices of MIL-C-104 are still generally referred to in contracts.

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